Enrollment
1,072
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Tullahoma, TN
Tullahoma High School
Federal NCES profile for Tullahoma High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470420001715
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tullahoma High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Tennessee schools.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Tullahoma · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,072
- students enrolled
Tullahoma High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tullahoma High School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Tullahoma, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470420001715 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tullahoma High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tullahoma High School
Tullahoma High School is a large high school in Tullahoma, Tennessee, enrolling 1,072 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21:1 is larger than about 94% of Tennessee schools and 37% above the 15.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Tennessee, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,072 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,838 Tennessee schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 317 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,072 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 34 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Tullahoma's high schools, it stands alongside Tullahoma Virtual Academy (71 students): Tullahoma High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21:1 vs 4.2:1).
Tullahoma also operates East Lincoln Elementary (506 students) and Robert E Lee Elementary (484 students) alongside Tullahoma High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tullahoma High School compares
Tullahoma High School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 37% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,072 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,072
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 94% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,873
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
192
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 34 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.3%
African American 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Tullahoma High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tullahoma, which includes Tullahoma High School.
$11,873
Per student
+10%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.5%
State 38.6%
Federal 16.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Tullahoma High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lincoln Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert E Lee Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bel Aire Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tullahoma High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Tullahoma
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,072 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Tullahoma High School
How many students attend Tullahoma High School?
Tullahoma High School has 1,072 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tullahoma, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tullahoma High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tullahoma High School is 21:1, which is 37% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tullahoma High School?
The largest demographic group at Tullahoma High School is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Tullahoma, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tullahoma High School?
Tullahoma High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tullahoma High School rank among public schools in Tullahoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Tullahoma High School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Tullahoma, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tullahoma on the city page.
Is Tullahoma High School a good school?
Tullahoma High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Tennessee schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Tullahoma?
Besides Tullahoma High School, Tullahoma also operates East Lincoln Elementary (506 students), Robert E Lee Elementary (484 students), and East Middle School (420 students). See the Tullahoma district page for the complete list.
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